CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,164 km
5,694 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB RUA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code CWB RUA
ICAO Code SBCT HUAR
City Curitiba Arua
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,988 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 3.050000, 30.920000

Curitiba (CWB) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Curitiba, it's 02:14 in Arua. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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